Surreal Planters are molded in high density polyurethane and hand painted to match the appearance of natural birch or white oak logs. The closed-cell polyurethane is completely water tight and insulates plant roots from damaging heat in summer and from cold in cooler months. At 4.5 pounds for a 23-inch planter, they are light enough to be easily moved and can even be brought indoors as a leak-free container for house plants. And they are tough enough to withstand freezing and rough handling. UV-stabilized paint resists fading and, in tests, has shown less than three percent fading over five years. Surreal Planters are made in the U.S.A. They comply with California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Prop 65, and are safe for growing vegetables.